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AK05 CYJ

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,384 mi
Last recorded92,384 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,849 miles

under seal aii under neath

Fail 5 Aug 2020 87,849 miles

under seal aii under neath

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine has slight oil leak

headlights cloudy but still have aim image

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,497 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted lens but not effecting pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded but secure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,583 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,662 miles

Nearside Rear Small hole

Offside Rear Binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small oil leak from rear of engine.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Small hole

Offside Rear Binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,761 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,358 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,567 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread / no cord visable at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,915 miles

all brake disc worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,574 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,530 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AK05 CYJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 CYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK05 CYJ registered?

AK05 CYJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is AK05 CYJ safe to buy?

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